PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Geb Horus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luciano Brecll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Horus
vs
Brecll

200 cm
18
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Geb Horus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luciano Brecll!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horus looks to score with a jab to the body but Brecll is just out of range.
Horus slaps away a takedown attempt from Brecll, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Horus misses with a combination

and Brecll counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Brecll stays in close to Horus's body and controls the position.
Horus wants to get back to his feet but Brecll is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brecll working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brecll slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brecll not doing much here.
Brecll landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brecll is trying to work for a kimura but Horus is defending well.
Horus tries to kick Brecll off but Brecll keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Brecll perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Horus is trying to stand up here but Brecll is controlling him well.
Horus won't allow Brecll to pass to mount.
Brecll controlling the pace.
It looks like Brecll might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Horus wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Horus on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Brecll is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Brecll slows the pace down in half guard.
Horus tries to kick Brecll off but Brecll keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brecll takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Well, if Brecll is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Brecll has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Horus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brecll on the ground.
Horus wants to try and get back to his feet.
Brecll takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Brecll working for a submission but Horus is keeping him at bay.
Horus is trying to stand.
Brecll with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Brecll cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Brecll tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Brecll jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Horus manages to avoid the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brecll is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Brecll tries to advance to mount but Horus denies him.
Brecll taking a breather here.
Brecll has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brecll is chipping away with strikes.
Horus is trying to buck Brecll off.
Horus takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Brecll trying to control the position but Horus is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Horus is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Brecll is controlling him well.
Horus is letting Brecll control him for a moment.
Brecll tries to move into full mount but can't pass Horus's legs.
Brecll has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Horus!
Horus wants to try and get back to his feet.
Brecll looking to finish Horus with some ground and pound. This is bad for Horus!

Brecll with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Horus really wants to buck Brecll off and get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brecll lands a big shot there that rocks Horus but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Horus wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Brecll has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! Horus taps furiously! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luciano Brecll!